Florida Statute 83.18 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 83
LANDLORD AND TENANT

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F.S. 83.18

83.18 Distress for rent; trial; verdict; judgment.—If the verdict or the finding of the court is for plaintiff, judgment shall be rendered against defendant for the amount or value of the rental or advances, including interest and costs, and against the surety on defendant’s bond as provided for in s. 83.14, if the property has been restored to defendant, and execution shall issue. If the verdict or the finding of the court is for defendant, the action shall be dismissed and defendant shall have judgment and execution against plaintiff for costs.

History.—RS 1768; s. 3, ch. 4408, 1895; GS 2244; RGS 3563; CGL 5427; s. 14, ch. 63-559; s. 34, ch. 67-254; s. 18, ch. 82-66.

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Cases Citing Statute 83.18

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Millard v. Brannan

553 So. 2d 1248, 1989 WL 119552

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 1989 | Docket: 1675564

Cited 6 times | Published

[*] Although the distress for rent statute, § 83.18, Fla. Stat. (1983), provides for the prevailing

Stroemer v. Shevin

399 F. Supp. 993, 1973 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15163

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 29, 1973 | Docket: 1625308

Cited 3 times | Published

landlord is required to pay costs and damages (F.S.83.18). If the verdict is for the Plaintiff and the